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THE GHSTHE GHS

The Role of the Brazilian Industry in GHS The Role of the Brazilian Industry in GHS Implementation Implementation

Marcelo KosMarcelo KosDirector, Technical Affairs,Director, Technical Affairs,

Brazilian Chemical Industry Association - ABIQUIMBrazilian Chemical Industry Association - ABIQUIMJohannesburg, South Africa Johannesburg, South Africa

16 November 200516 November 2005



The Brazilian Chemical Industry Association

ABIQUIM

The Brazilian Chemical Industry Association

ABIQUIM

Founded in 1964, represents Founded in 1964, represents 142 chemical companies, 142 chemical companies, responsible for more than 85% responsible for more than 85% of chemicals production in of chemicals production in Brazil, and 31 Responsible Brazil, and 31 Responsible Care Partner companies.Care Partner companies.



ContentsContents

I.I. Situation & Gap Analysis Situation & Gap Analysis

II.II. Actions RequiredActions Required

III.III. Conclusions



SituationSituation: What is the structure and size : What is the structure and size of the chemical industry in the country?of the chemical industry in the country?



Brazilian Chemical Industry Net Sales – 2004Brazilian Chemical Industry Net Sales – 2004

OthersUS$ 1.8

Paints and varnishes

US$ 1.7

Soaps and detergents

US$ 2.8

AgrochemicalsUS$ 4.2

FertilizersUS$ 5.5

CosmeticsUS$ 3.7

PharmaceuticalsUS$ 6.6

Industrial chemicalsUS$ 34.5

Total: US$ Total: US$ 60,8 billion 60,8 billion

Source: ABIQUIM and sectoral trade associationsEthanol not included (US$ 6 billion)



BAHIABAHIA

RIO DE JANEIRORIO DE JANEIRO

SÃO PAULOSÃO PAULO

RIO GRANDE DO SULRIO GRANDE DO SUL

BRASILALAGOAS and SERGIPEALAGOAS and SERGIPE

MINAS GERAISMINAS GERAISAMAZONASAMAZONAS

ESPÍRITO SANTOESPÍRITO SANTO

SANTA CATARINASANTA CATARINA

PARANÁPARANÁ

States where member States where member companies facilities are companies facilities are located.located.

PERNAMBUCOPERNAMBUCO

GOIÁSGOIÁS

R. GRANDE DO NORTER. GRANDE DO NORTE

Chemical Facilities in Brazil Chemical Facilities in Brazil



1.0151.015 = Number of industrial chemicals production sites = Number of industrial chemicals production sites listed in the Brazilian Chemical Industry Guide.listed in the Brazilian Chemical Industry Guide.

771771 = Number of industrial chemicals producing companies = Number of industrial chemicals producing companies listed in the Brazilian Chemical Industry Guide.listed in the Brazilian Chemical Industry Guide.

The Brazilian Chemical Industry The Brazilian Chemical Industry The Brazilian Chemical Industry The Brazilian Chemical Industry

321321 = Number of ABIQUIM’s members production sites.= Number of ABIQUIM’s members production sites.

5000+5000+ = Number of chemicals producing companies = Number of chemicals producing companies according to the Brazilian Statistics Institute (IBGE).according to the Brazilian Statistics Institute (IBGE).



1.5081.508 = = Number of industrial chemicals listed in the Number of industrial chemicals listed in the Brazilian Chemical Industry Guide (about Brazilian Chemical Industry Guide (about 550550 produced by produced by member companies).member companies).

The Brazilian Chemicals Market The Brazilian Chemicals Market The Brazilian Chemicals Market The Brazilian Chemicals Market

20000 (?)20000 (?) = = Number of all chemical substances in the Number of all chemical substances in the market (industrial, paints, dyes, soaps and detergents, agro market (industrial, paints, dyes, soaps and detergents, agro chemicals, fertilizers, etc.)chemicals, fertilizers, etc.)

(?)(?) = = Number of all chemical mixtures in the market Number of all chemical mixtures in the market (industrial, paints, dyes, soaps and detergents, agro (industrial, paints, dyes, soaps and detergents, agro chemicals, fertilizers, etc.)chemicals, fertilizers, etc.)



SituationSituation: What knowledge and capacities exist : What knowledge and capacities exist concerning how to classify chemicals and concerning how to classify chemicals and mixtures? Where are these capacities located?mixtures? Where are these capacities located?

Most big companies (national or multinational), most medium Most big companies (national or multinational), most medium size companies producing dangerous mixtures and a very small size companies producing dangerous mixtures and a very small number of small companies have the knowledge to classify number of small companies have the knowledge to classify chemicals and mixtures. A limited number have the capacity to chemicals and mixtures. A limited number have the capacity to perform testing .perform testing .



GapGap: Is there sufficient knowledge and capacity in : Is there sufficient knowledge and capacity in industry concerning how to classify chemicals and industry concerning how to classify chemicals and mixtures according to the GHS?mixtures according to the GHS?

No, they should be extended to all medium and small No, they should be extended to all medium and small sized companies that produce chemicals (specialties in sized companies that produce chemicals (specialties in particular) and mixtures.particular) and mixtures.



SituationSituation: What criteria are used by : What criteria are used by companies undertaking classification?companies undertaking classification?

There are criteria to classify agrochemicals (FAO and There are criteria to classify agrochemicals (FAO and WHO) and dangerous products for transport (UN). WHO) and dangerous products for transport (UN).



SituationSituation: What knowledge and capacity exist : What knowledge and capacity exist concerning how to prepare SDSs and labels? What concerning how to prepare SDSs and labels? What label and SDS formats are in use?label and SDS formats are in use?

Most big companies (national or multinational), most medium Most big companies (national or multinational), most medium size companies producing dangerous mixtures and a very small size companies producing dangerous mixtures and a very small number of small companies have the knowledge to prepare SDSs number of small companies have the knowledge to prepare SDSs and labels for chemicals and mixtures.and labels for chemicals and mixtures.

FormatsFormats::

•Labelling: different labels, no single standard (under preparation)

•Safety Data Sheets: national standard based on ISO 11014



ABIQUIM hosts the Brazilian Standardization Committee on Chemistry -

CB-10/ABNT

ABIQUIM hosts the Brazilian Standardization Committee on Chemistry -

CB-10/ABNT

- SDS standard (NBR 14725/2001);

- Hazard Classification Criteria for Chemicals and Testing Methods (under development since 2001);

- Hazard Communication Labelling for Chemicals (under development since 2001)



GapGap: Is sufficient capacity in place to prepare : Is sufficient capacity in place to prepare SDSs and labels? SDSs and labels?

No, there is a strong need to develop capacity in small No, there is a strong need to develop capacity in small and medium sized companies.and medium sized companies.

Safety Data Sheets for Chemicals Produced or Marketed by ABIQUIM’s

Member Companies

Better

MSDS/Chemical (%)MSDS/Chemical (%)



SituationSituation: What awareness raising and training : What awareness raising and training activities are undertaken by chemical companies activities are undertaken by chemical companies who produce and sell chemicals and those who who produce and sell chemicals and those who use them?use them?

ABIQUIM has not yet listed the types of activities undertaken by ABIQUIM has not yet listed the types of activities undertaken by its member companies and of the industry as a hole.its member companies and of the industry as a hole.

However, we know that many companies regularly train their However, we know that many companies regularly train their workers, distributors, transporters and customers on how to workers, distributors, transporters and customers on how to handle their products.handle their products.



SituationSituation: Which other initiatives have : Which other initiatives have been taken through companies or been taken through companies or industry associations related to industry associations related to chemical hazard communication?chemical hazard communication?



ABIQUIM’s Initiatives ABIQUIM’s Initiatives

• Position Paper: Recommendation for GHS Implementation - (2002);

• Publication: The Globally Harmonized System – a summary (2003);

• Publication: Listing of Tests for substances and mixtures classification – (2004);

• Survey: Industry capacity for chemicals testing –(2004/2005);

• Survey: Laboratories capacity for chemicals testing – (2004/2005);

• Guide: What is the GHS? – (2005)



GapGap: Does industry and trade implement : Does industry and trade implement sufficient complementary activities to sufficient complementary activities to facilitate effective chemical hazard facilitate effective chemical hazard communication? (e.g. training of workers)communication? (e.g. training of workers)

Very difficult to say, there are no indicators that can provide Very difficult to say, there are no indicators that can provide quantitative measures for the entire industry.quantitative measures for the entire industry.



Effective Chemical Hazard CommunicationEffective Chemical Hazard Communication

There are 3 basic needs to allow effective communication on There are 3 basic needs to allow effective communication on chemical hazards :chemical hazards :

1.1. The need to update and harmonize existing voluntary The need to update and harmonize existing voluntary standards and regulations according to GHS, considering the standards and regulations according to GHS, considering the different users – i.e. workers, transportation;different users – i.e. workers, transportation;

2.2. The need to create voluntary standards and regulations The need to create voluntary standards and regulations according to GHS criteria, regarding classification of according to GHS criteria, regarding classification of substances and mixtures;substances and mixtures;

3.3. The need to create voluntary standards and regulations for The need to create voluntary standards and regulations for labelling.labelling.



GapGap: To what extent do affected business and : To what extent do affected business and trade entities effectively implement chemical trade entities effectively implement chemical hazard communication programmes? Are there hazard communication programmes? Are there any groups that require particular attention?any groups that require particular attention?

There is a strong need to outreach other industry sectors in the There is a strong need to outreach other industry sectors in the country that also produce chemicals or mixtures and also, smaller country that also produce chemicals or mixtures and also, smaller chemical companies that are not ABIQUIM’s members.chemical companies that are not ABIQUIM’s members.



Companies provide the resources...Companies provide the resources...

SituationSituation: What resources are available to : What resources are available to deliver the activities identified?deliver the activities identified?



Actions Required: Hazard Classification Actions Required: Hazard Classification

• Create national voluntary standards on criteria, Create national voluntary standards on criteria, methods and testing;methods and testing;

• Get the acceptance of existing international data, Get the acceptance of existing international data, testing and information;testing and information;

• Develop partnerships with international chemical Develop partnerships with international chemical databases.databases.



Identification:

• Inventory - Define a list of priority industrial chemicals produced or marketed in Brazil;

• Identify and accept existing information for industrial chemicals;

• Classify, according to GHS criteria and end-points those industrial chemicals;

• Define a schedule for identification and classification.• Apply laboratories tests, if there is no data available.

Actions Required: Hazard Classification Actions Required: Hazard Classification



SDSs• Revise and harmonize the contents of existing SDSs, if necessary;• Create SDSs for substances and mixtures not previously classified;

Labelling• Develop the standards and regulations in accordance with the

GHS;• Revise existing labels;• Create labels for substances and mistures not previously classified.

Actions Required: Hazard Communication Actions Required: Hazard Communication



• Publish GHS guide for downstream users;

• Train more professionals from ABIQUIM member companies, as well as non members and other industry sectors;

• Qualify industry, laboratory firms and universities to perform testing;

• Develop databases in Portuguese.

•

Actions Required: Capacity Building Actions Required: Capacity Building



Conclusions Conclusions

1.1. There is a long way ahead and the Brazilian industry needs to get There is a long way ahead and the Brazilian industry needs to get more involved with the implementation of the GHS;more involved with the implementation of the GHS;

2.2. Regulation and/or voluntary standards must be in place if the Regulation and/or voluntary standards must be in place if the GHS is to become a reality in Brazil;GHS is to become a reality in Brazil;

3.3. Capacity and knowledge within the different industry sectors are Capacity and knowledge within the different industry sectors are needed in other to allow effective hazard classification and needed in other to allow effective hazard classification and communication;communication;

4.4. The 2008 target is difficult to meet, but industry will The 2008 target is difficult to meet, but industry will implememnt the GHS having in mind the need to keep its implememnt the GHS having in mind the need to keep its competitiveness in the international trade arena.competitiveness in the international trade arena.



Thank you!Thank you!

[email protected]@abiquim.org.br

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